Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEWALLACHIE, adj. and n. Bewailing. [bɪ′wɑləxɪ̢]
1. adj.Bch. 1928 (per Abd.15):
She's a bae-wae, bewallachie craitur.
2. n.Id.:
Sic a bewallachie's she heeld owre 't!
